Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
domineering
Adjective
/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
Definition
Assertively controlling or overbearing.
Examples
- She has a domineering personality that often intimidates her colleagues.
- The domineering behavior of the manager created a toxic work environment.
Meaning
A domineering person tries to control others and does not allow them to express their own opinions or make their own choices.
Synonyms
- overbearing
- bossy
- controlling
- tyrannical
- authoritarian